A lot of us don't make the time to print out their digital photos, but it's still one of the greatest gifts you can give. I treasure pictures as a reminder of a good memory, an adventure to remember.

That's exactly why I took this photo when Saal asked me to test out one of their products. The 'sea' has a calming and relaxing effect on me & I always get drawn to it. Even during my mediations, I just love to listen to the sound of the waves - it's the ultimate feeling of freedom. It reminds me of carefree times, vacation, endless long walks during summer & that anything's still possible. A perfect wall decoration for my soon-to-be project- & meditation room.

That's why I chose to print this exact image on a canvas. I love how it turned out! The colors and contrast of the canvas are printed exactly the way I edited them on my computer. The quality of the canvas is really good too, so I do recommend Saal if you decide to revamp your room with your pictures!

I'm sure I'll order at Saal if I'm need of more wall art or prints. I hope this inspires you to get cracking as well. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Years ago I used to be all about kitsch decorations and seventies (inspired) goodies cluttering up my apartment. Thankfully, those days are long gone and I've grown to love a more minimal setting. Me & Yoni had the honor to host a Halloween event for a fun selected bunch of girls and this was the result of our Halloween table decorating colab.

As you can see, you don't need a lot of crazy items to make your table Halloween-proof. It will even look better if you only have a few eye-catchers, while you leave the rest crisp & clean. Provide your guests with some scary snacks (vampire teeth, oranges with scary faces,...), buy a (skull) garland, add black flowers (I spraypainted them myself) and put them in playful & colorful vases, find some cute napkins that match your color scheme (without going overboard) and last but not least; add skulls and other scary decorations. If you can't find any deco to your liking, why not spraypaint or redecorate the tacky ones you still have on your attic and make them look super awesome again? It doesn't have to be complicated for it to look great!

You don't want to go overboard on Halloween & you still want to look somewhat classy? Why don't you make yourself a beautiful flower crown? I know you can find them in many shops, but if you want an impressive one, you might have to pay more than you truly want to. Plus, you'll get bonus points because you did it yourself!

I promise, I'm not tricking (or am I? ;-)) you into anything and it won't take up a lot of your time. Just switch off the tv for an evening and get crafty, it'll make you feel calm and relaxed - a prefect way to end your day!

WHAT YOU NEED:

a big ribbon

plastic/fabric flowers

black spray paint

scissors

a sewing kit

HOW YOU DO IT:

It's seriously easy peasy. Spray paint the flowers black and let them dry for a few hours. Now you'll have enough time to prep some food, get that laundry & dishwashing done - good times, indeed! Put on your favorite podcast to get into the zone and light a candle to make things extra cosy. You can give your flowers another layer of paint in between, but I decided not to do that, since I liked the way bits of colors were still showing.Now it's time to get crackin'! Cut pieces of flowers you'd like on your headpiece and make a nice composition. Sew each flower separate on the ribbon and don't forget to fit it regularly. You might find spots that need that extra umph - maybe a leaf here or there can spice things up. Don't worry if you're no a sewing queen, I'm not either! But here's a little secret: nobody will ever know! (since nobody will ever see the back of the ribbon, unless you show them... you naughty thing!) Just go with your gut - you're the master of your own creation!

And there you you have it; a beautiful flower headpiece made with your very own hands! I feel like I can join the 'American Horror Story' coven together with my scary twin sister, how about you?

We’re surrounded with information every single moment of the day and we have more choices, expectations & demands than ever before. Living this uncertain life in the fast lane 24/7, makes us want to press pause every now and then and take a break from all this noise surrounding us.

Our home is exactly the place where we can do that – where we can unwind, collect & reflect on our (own) thoughts and truly be ourselves. This is exactly what the colour of the year 2018 by Levis – Heart Wood – represents: warmth of natural wood, which is the warmth and calm we look for in a welcome & uniquehome. Colour plays a very important role in our search to balance between the chaos and inner peace - a sense of harmony.

Offline is the new luxury

The accompanying Ambiance Trend Collection reinforces the same outlook. The pallet emphasizes the inviting character of the home, a place where we get together with friends and family. Comfort rules and the overload of technology gets pushed aside – Hello coziness!

Get inspired!

Also in love with the colour of the year 2018? Here are some of my favorite deco items that would totally match with your 'Heart Wood' dreams!

Choosing YOUR new favorite colour with the Visualizer app is easy peasy, since it helps you see the paint colours on your walls in an instant! Share your beautiful results with your friends! What are you waiting for?

I admit, I'm THE WORST when it comes to paperwork. The thought of it simply makes me shiver. I have years and years piled up in boxes and even though I like to have structure in my life, I just never managed to get this part 'under control'. I'd rather hide underneath a blanket and pretend it doesn't exist. But yesterday, the time had come (hallelujah!) & I finally took the first step to 'getting my shit together'. My dear friend Sarah came over and - after breathing in and out for a couple of times, trying to calm ourselves down - we finally dived in. We planned on doing this for a long time, but somehow there were other, more interesting things going on... like summer, trying out new recipes, sunbathing, TurboFire, ... you know, fun times! I mean... what would you choose?

So that battle against 'The Monster of all Monsters' started yesterday and I must say, we fought like badasses! Although there was some alcohol involved (Hey, we did need SOME motivation), we did a pretty good job at not finding excuses this time and getting that mean bastard to shut up. It hasn't been all fun & glitter to see those old reminders of times that just weren't easy, but there were also some treasures hiding in there as well, which made it so much more enjoyable!

This thursday we're finishing it all off and will be putting all the paperwork in folders, so I won't have to worry about not finding the right documents ever again. And trust me, that's a BIG relief! So you see, it hasn't been all THAT bad! What have you been putting off for so long? What is it that will make you feel 10 times better when you've finally done it? Finish that MF-er, eat that damn frog, you'll feel so much better afterwards!

And last but not least, some tips & tricks on how to get started:

Find a mate to help you out, it'll go so much faster and it'll be waaaay more fun.

Set a date that - no matter what - paperwork is GOING to happen!

No excuses allowed! Think how you'll feel when it'll all get done!

Just get started. Once you got the hang of it, you won't be able to stop!

Make sure you have everything ready. Get some folders, tape, pens & paper.

Drink alcohol after the job, not before! ;-) (or just 1 glass to get you started)

Put on some fun music to keep you in the mood.

YOU GOT THIS! If I can do it, your surely can! Can't wait to see how you sort out your life! :-)